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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 357.93 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 357.93 and 231.12 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 357.93 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/357.93 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 357.93 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 82,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,724.78/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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