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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.44 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.44 and 238.84 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.44 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.44 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.44 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 109,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,971.49/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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