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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 426.03 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 426.03 and 238.72 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 426.03 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/426.03 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 426.03 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 101,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,701.88/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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