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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 356.57 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 356.57 and 220.19 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 356.57 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/356.57 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 356.57 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 78,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,512.05/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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