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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 356.74 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 356.74 and 207.32 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 356.74 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/356.74 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 356.74 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 73,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,957.03/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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