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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 357.15 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 357.15 and 213.75 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 357.15 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/357.15 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 357.15 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 76,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,339.71/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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