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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 357.21 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 357.21 and 217.89 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 357.21 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/357.21 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 357.21 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 77,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,832.49/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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