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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 356.05 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 356.05 and 208.09 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 356.05 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/356.05 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 356.05 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 74,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,090.44/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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