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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 357.31 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 357.31 and 218.21 is: 326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 357.31 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/357.31 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 357.31 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 77,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,967.10/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.57

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