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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 355.53 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 355.53 and 230.76 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 355.53 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/355.53 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 355.53 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 82,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,042.10/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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