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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 356.76 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 356.76 and 207.76 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 356.76 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/356.76 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 356.76 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 74,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,120.46/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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