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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 328.18 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 328.18 and 203.16 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 328.18 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/328.18 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 328.18 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 66,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,673.05/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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