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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 430.86 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 430.86 and 238.44 is: 328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 430.86 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/430.86 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 430.86 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 102,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,734.26/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.90

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