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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.74 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.74 and 227.86 is: 341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.74 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.74 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.74 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 81,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514.64/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.78

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