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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 356.67 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 356.67 and 232.74 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 356.67 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/356.67 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 356.67 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 83,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011.38/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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