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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 356.94 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 356.94 and 201 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 356.94 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/356.94 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 356.94 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 71,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,744.94/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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