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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 356.14 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 356.14 and 203.32 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 356.14 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/356.14 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 356.14 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 72,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,410.38/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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