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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 328.91 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 328.91 and 206.63 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 328.91 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/328.91 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 328.91 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 67,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,962.67/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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