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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 357.54 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 357.54 and 232.22 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 357.54 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/357.54 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 357.54 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 83,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,027.94/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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