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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 330.32 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 330.32 and 219.83 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 330.32 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/330.32 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 330.32 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 72,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,613.15/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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