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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 356.92 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 356.92 and 224.72 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 356.92 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/356.92 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 356.92 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 80,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,207.39/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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