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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 329.34 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 329.34 and 225.98 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 329.34 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/329.34 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 329.34 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 74,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,424.25/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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