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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.42 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.42 and 230.68 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.42 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.42 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.42 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 75,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,990.61/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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