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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.16 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.16 and 238.04 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.16 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.16 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.16 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 109,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,298.45/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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