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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.79, 424.46 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.79, 424.46 and 238.02 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.79 : 424.46 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.79/424.46 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.79x = 424.46 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.79x = 101,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,028.78/307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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