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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 355.86 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 355.86 and 229.12 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 355.86 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/355.86 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 355.86 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 81,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534.64/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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