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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 326.02 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 326.02 and 230.78 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 326.02 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/326.02 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 326.02 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 75,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,238.90/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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