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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 327.39 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 327.39 and 210.41 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 327.39 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/327.39 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 327.39 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 68,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,886.13/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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