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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 329.58 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 329.58 and 219.30 is: 303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 329.58 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/329.58 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 329.58 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 72,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,276.89/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.14

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