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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 328.77 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 328.77 and 232.22 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 328.77 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/328.77 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 328.77 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 76,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345.33/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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