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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.29, 355.47 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.29, 355.47 and 200.03 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.29 : 355.47 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.29/355.47 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.29x = 355.47 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.29x = 71,102.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,102.89/238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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