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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 460.54 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 460.54 and 238.46 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 460.54 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/460.54 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 460.54 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 109,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,819.18/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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