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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 430.68 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 430.68 and 238.62 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 430.68 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/430.68 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 430.68 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 102,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,768.86/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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