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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 356.76 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 356.76 and 203.87 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 356.76 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/356.76 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 356.76 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 72,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,730.88/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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