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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 328.93 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 328.93 and 213.48 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 328.93 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/328.93 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 328.93 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 70,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,219.98/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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