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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 358.19 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 358.19 and 202.74 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 358.19 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/358.19 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 358.19 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 72,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618.43/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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