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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 327.84 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 327.84 and 206.96 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 327.84 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/327.84 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 327.84 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 67,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,849.77/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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