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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.05 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.05 and 213.30 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.05 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.05 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.05 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 69,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,973.07/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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