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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 357.55 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 357.55 and 212.83 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 357.55 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/357.55 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 357.55 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 76,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,095.94/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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