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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 356.95 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 356.95 and 233.04 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 356.95 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/356.95 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 356.95 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 83,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,183.63/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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