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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 425.39 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 425.39 and 238.19 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 425.39 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/425.39 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 425.39 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 101,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,320.33/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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