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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 328.64 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 328.64 and 211.96 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 328.64 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/328.64 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 328.64 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 69,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,658.53/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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