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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 357.33 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 357.33 and 218.53 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 357.33 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/357.33 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 357.33 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 78,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,086.43/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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