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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 426.21 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 426.21 and 238.85 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 426.21 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/426.21 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 426.21 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 101,798.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,798.13/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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