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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 354.02 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 354.02 and 230.86 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 354.02 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/354.02 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 354.02 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 81,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,729.06/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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