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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 425.37 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 425.37 and 238.59 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 425.37 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/425.37 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 425.37 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 101,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,489.03/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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