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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 461.34 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 461.34 and 238.86 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 461.34 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/461.34 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 461.34 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 110,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,195.67/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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