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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 355.68 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 355.68 and 210.96 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 355.68 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/355.68 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 355.68 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 75,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034.25/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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