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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 357.48 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 357.48 and 229.97 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 357.48 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/357.48 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 357.48 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 82,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,210.57/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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