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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 329.31 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 329.31 and 210.66 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 329.31 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/329.31 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 329.31 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 69,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,372.44/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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