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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 460.18 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 460.18 and 238.36 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 460.18 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/460.18 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 460.18 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 109,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,688.52/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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