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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 355.16 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 355.16 and 231.80 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 355.16 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/355.16 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 355.16 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 82,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,324.89/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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