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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 459.93 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 459.93 and 238.05 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 459.93 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/459.93 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 459.93 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 109,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,485.89/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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