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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 328.80 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 328.80 and 203.52 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 328.80 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/328.80 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 328.80 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 66,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,917.38/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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