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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.97, 460.03 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.97, 460.03 and 238.18 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.97 : 460.03 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.97/460.03 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.97x = 460.03 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.97x = 109,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,566.45/306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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