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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 356.98 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 356.98 and 135.44 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 356.98 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/356.98 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 356.98 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 48,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,349.37/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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