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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 328.62 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 328.62 and 233.40 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 328.62 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/328.62 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 328.62 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 76,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,699.91/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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