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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 328.77 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 328.77 and 222.24 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 328.77 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/328.77 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 328.77 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 73,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,065.84/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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