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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 358.64 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 358.64 and 229.24 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 358.64 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/358.64 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 358.64 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 82,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,214.63/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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