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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 329.20 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 329.20 and 202.01 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 329.20 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/329.20 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 329.20 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 66,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,499.54/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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