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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 357.95 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 357.95 and 202.59 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 357.95 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/357.95 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 357.95 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 72,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,517.09/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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