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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.45, 430.88 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.45, 430.88 and 238.63 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.45 : 430.88 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.45/430.88 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.45x = 430.88 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.45x = 102,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,820.89/312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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