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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 330.24 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 330.24 and 230.08 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 330.24 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/330.24 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 330.24 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 75,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,981.62/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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