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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 329.04 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 329.04 and 209.36 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 329.04 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/329.04 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 329.04 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 68,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887.81/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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