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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 459.88 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 459.88 and 238.14 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 459.88 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/459.88 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 459.88 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 109,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,515.23/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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