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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 354.77 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 354.77 and 229.43 is: 341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 354.77 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/354.77 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 354.77 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 81,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,394.88/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.79

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