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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 328.23 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 328.23 and 221.67 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 328.23 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/328.23 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 328.23 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 72,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,758.74/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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