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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 329.48 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 329.48 and 230.14 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 329.48 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/329.48 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 329.48 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 75,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,825.38/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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