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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 357.14 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 357.14 and 200.12 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 357.14 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/357.14 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 357.14 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 71,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,470.86/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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