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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 357.49 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 357.49 and 218.69 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 357.49 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/357.49 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 357.49 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 78,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,179.31/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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