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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 420.91 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 420.91 and 238.73 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 420.91 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/420.91 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 420.91 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 100,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,481.14/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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