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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 459.30 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 459.30 and 238.52 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 459.30 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/459.30 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 459.30 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 109,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,552.24/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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