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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 327.99 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 327.99 and 222.87 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 327.99 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/327.99 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 327.99 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 73,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,099.13/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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