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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 328.62 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 328.62 and 222.24 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 328.62 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/328.62 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 328.62 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 73,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032.51/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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