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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 326.43 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 326.43 and 234.90 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 326.43 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/326.43 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 326.43 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 76,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,678.41/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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