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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 356.81 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 356.81 and 206.98 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 356.81 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/356.81 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 356.81 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 73,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,852.53/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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