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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.42 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.42 and 214.34 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.42 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.42 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.42 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 76,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,609.40/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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