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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 358.20 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 358.20 and 233.20 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 358.20 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/358.20 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 358.20 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 83,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,532.24/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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