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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 329.76 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 329.76 and 232.37 is: 321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 329.76 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/329.76 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 329.76 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 76,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,623.52/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.90

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