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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 327.96 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 327.96 and 231.84 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 327.96 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/327.96 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 327.96 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 76,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034.25/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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