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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 358.08 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 358.08 and 202.88 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 358.08 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/358.08 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 358.08 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 72,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,647.27/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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