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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 356.57 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 356.57 and 220.74 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 356.57 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/356.57 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 356.57 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 78,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,708.16/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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