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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 425.80 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 425.80 and 238.54 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 425.80 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/425.80 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 425.80 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 101,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,570.33/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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