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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 328.44 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 328.44 and 203.36 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 328.44 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/328.44 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 328.44 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 66,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,791.56/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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