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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 356.72 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 356.72 and 212.47 is: 317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 356.72 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/356.72 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 356.72 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 75,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,790.51/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.85

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