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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 328.85 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 328.85 and 203.42 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 328.85 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/328.85 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 328.85 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 66,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,896.00/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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