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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 357.66 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 357.66 and 225.54 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 357.66 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/357.66 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 357.66 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 80,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.64/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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