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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 357.96 and 213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 357.96 and 213.15 is: 319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 357.96 = 213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/357.96 = 213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 357.96 × 213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 76,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,299.17/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.31

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