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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 328.95 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 328.95 and 221.70 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 328.95 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/328.95 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 328.95 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 72,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,928.22/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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