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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 328.79 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 328.79 and 212.43 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 328.79 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/328.79 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 328.79 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 69,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,846.62/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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