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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.39 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.39 and 238.14 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.39 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.39 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.39 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 105,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,827.03/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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