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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 357.38 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 357.38 and 221.34 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 357.38 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/357.38 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 357.38 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 79,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,102.49/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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