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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 329.98 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 329.98 and 231.22 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 329.98 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/329.98 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 329.98 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 76,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,297.98/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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