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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.82, 459.66 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.82, 459.66 and 238.12 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.82 : 459.66 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.82/459.66 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.82x = 459.66 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.82x = 109,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,454.24/306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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