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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.57, 357.86 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.57, 357.86 and 228.04 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.57 : 357.86 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.57/357.86 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.57x = 357.86 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.57x = 81,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,606.39/238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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