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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 328.71 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 328.71 and 203.40 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 328.71 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/328.71 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 328.71 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 66,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,859.61/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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