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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.56 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.56 and 201.84 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.56 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.56 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.56 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 66,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316.55/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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