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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 425.12 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 425.12 and 238.47 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 425.12 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/425.12 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 425.12 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 101,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,378.37/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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