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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 356.78 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 356.78 and 210.54 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 356.78 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/356.78 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 356.78 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 75,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,118.33/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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