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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.30, 356.41 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.30, 356.41 and 207.42 is: 310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.30 : 356.41 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.30/356.41 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.30x = 356.41 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.30x = 73,926.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,926.93/238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.22

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