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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 329.29 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 329.29 and 230.72 is: 318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 329.29 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/329.29 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 329.29 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 75,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973.79/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.59

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