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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 460.40 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 460.40 and 238.42 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 460.40 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/460.40 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 460.40 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 109,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,768.57/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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