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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 329.00 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 329.00 and 226.80 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 329.00 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/329.00 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 329.00 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 74,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,616.07/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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