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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 356.58 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 356.58 and 224.28 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 356.58 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/356.58 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 356.58 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 79,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973.76/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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