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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 326.75 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 326.75 and 237.92 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 326.75 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/326.75 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 326.75 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 77,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,737.54/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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