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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 357.18 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 357.18 and 210.94 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 357.18 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/357.18 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 357.18 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 75,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,341.76/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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