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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 354.58 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 354.58 and 227.51 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 354.58 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/354.58 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 354.58 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 80,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,669.48/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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