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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 329.31 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 329.31 and 219.39 is: 302.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 329.31 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/329.31 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 329.31 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 72,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,247.32/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.51

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