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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 357.56 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 357.56 and 225.30 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 357.56 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/357.56 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 357.56 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 80,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,558.27/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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