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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 331.23 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 331.23 and 232.48 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 331.23 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/331.23 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 331.23 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 77,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,004.35/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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