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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 425.77 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 425.77 and 238.83 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 425.77 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/425.77 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 425.77 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 101,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,686.65/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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