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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 328.26 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 328.26 and 223.14 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 328.26 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/328.26 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 328.26 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 73,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,247.94/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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