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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 355.04 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 355.04 and 201.67 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 355.04 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/355.04 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 355.04 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 71,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,598.13/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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