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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 330.81 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 330.81 and 235.41 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 330.81 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/330.81 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 330.81 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 77,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,875.98/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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