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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 327.03 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 327.03 and 228.24 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 327.03 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/327.03 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 327.03 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 74,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,641.33/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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