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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 356.21 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 356.21 and 232.16 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 356.21 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/356.21 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 356.21 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 82,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,697.71/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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