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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 358.18 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 358.18 and 220.42 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 358.18 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/358.18 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 358.18 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 78,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,950.04/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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