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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 460.58 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 460.58 and 238.55 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 460.58 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/460.58 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 460.58 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 109,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,871.36/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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