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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 357.08 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 357.08 and 205.84 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 357.08 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/357.08 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 357.08 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 73,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,501.35/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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