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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 328.30 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 328.30 and 233.02 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 328.30 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/328.30 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 328.30 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 76,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,500.47/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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