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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 329.12 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 329.12 and 210.48 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 329.12 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/329.12 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 329.12 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 69,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,272.13/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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