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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.48 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.48 and 228.24 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.48 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.48 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.48 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 81,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,591.24/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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