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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 358.20 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 358.20 and 218.34 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 358.20 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/358.20 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 358.20 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 78,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,209.39/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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