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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.48 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.48 and 212.58 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.48 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.48 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.48 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 75,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,993.10/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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