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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 461.16 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 461.16 and 238.80 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 461.16 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/461.16 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 461.16 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 110,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,125.01/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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