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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 327.40 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 327.40 and 237.50 is: 325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 327.40 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/327.40 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 327.40 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 77,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,757.50/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.92

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