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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.33, 357.81 and 204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.33, 357.81 and 204.31 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.33 : 357.81 = 204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.33/357.81 = 204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.33x = 357.81 × 204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.33x = 73,104.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,104.16/238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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