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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.31, 357.02 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.31, 357.02 and 214.46 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.31 : 357.02 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.31/357.02 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.31x = 357.02 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.31x = 76,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,565.44/238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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