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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 358.33 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 358.33 and 211.70 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 358.33 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/358.33 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 358.33 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 75,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,859.62/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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