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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 356.94 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 356.94 and 201.96 is: 302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 356.94 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/356.94 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 356.94 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 72,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,087.60/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.37

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