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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 420.75 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 420.75 and 238.74 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 420.75 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/420.75 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 420.75 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 100,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,449.86/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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