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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 327.58 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 327.58 and 208.94 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 327.58 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/327.58 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 327.58 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 68,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,442.40/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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