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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.75 and 224.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.75 and 224.53 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.75 = 224.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.75 = 224.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.75 × 224.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 80,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,324.71/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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