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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 356.46 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 356.46 and 222.38 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 356.46 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/356.46 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 356.46 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 79,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,267.79/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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