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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 328.33 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 328.33 and 232.43 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 328.33 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/328.33 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 328.33 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 76,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,310.94/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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