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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 328.95 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 328.95 and 211.11 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 328.95 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/328.95 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 328.95 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 69,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,444.63/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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