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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 426.12 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 426.12 and 238.25 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 426.12 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/426.12 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 426.12 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 101,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,520.96/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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