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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 460.77 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 460.77 and 238.38 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 460.77 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/460.77 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 460.77 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 109,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,838.35/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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