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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 357.10 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 357.10 and 212.48 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 357.10 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/357.10 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 357.10 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 75,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,876.61/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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