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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.25 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.25 and 238.83 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.25 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.25 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.25 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 110,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,160.34/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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