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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 357.90 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 357.90 and 228.16 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 357.90 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/357.90 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 357.90 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 81,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,658.46/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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