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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.74, 425.77 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.74, 425.77 and 238.69 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.74 : 425.77 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.74/425.77 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.74x = 425.77 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.74x = 101,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,627.04/308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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