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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 430.97 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 430.97 and 238.19 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 430.97 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/430.97 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 430.97 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 102,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,649.40/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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