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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 326.79 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 326.79 and 230.31 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 326.79 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/326.79 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 326.79 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 75,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,263.00/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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