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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 357.69 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 357.69 and 220.94 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 357.69 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/357.69 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 357.69 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 79,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,028.03/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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