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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 328.56 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 328.56 and 201.60 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 328.56 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/328.56 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 328.56 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 66,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,237.70/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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