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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.91, 330.03 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.91, 330.03 and 228.92 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.91 : 330.03 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.91/330.03 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.91x = 330.03 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.91x = 75,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,549.32/238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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