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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 329.49 and 219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 329.49 and 219.29 is: 302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 329.49 = 219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/329.49 = 219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 329.49 × 219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 72,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,252.21/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.47

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