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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.27, 358.17 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.27, 358.17 and 221.36 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.27 : 358.17 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.27/358.17 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.27x = 358.17 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.27x = 79,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,284.51/238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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