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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 356.84 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 356.84 and 218.20 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 356.84 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/356.84 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 356.84 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 77,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,863.92/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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