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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 330.71 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 330.71 and 235.48 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 330.71 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/330.71 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 330.71 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 77,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,873.94/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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