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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 329.15 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 329.15 and 219.96 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 329.15 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/329.15 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 329.15 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 72,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,397.09/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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