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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 357.24 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 357.24 and 214.32 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 357.24 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/357.24 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 357.24 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 76,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,563.68/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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