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Finding the Third Proportional to 238.88 and 315.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238.88 and 315.75 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 315.75 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/315.75 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 315.75 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 99,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698.06/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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