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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 426.01 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 426.01 and 238.87 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 426.01 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/426.01 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 426.01 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 101,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,761.01/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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