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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 329.34 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 329.34 and 212.72 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 329.34 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/329.34 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 329.34 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 70,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,055.56/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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