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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 330.47 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 330.47 and 234.14 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 330.47 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/330.47 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 330.47 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 77,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,375.08/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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