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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.61, 357.75 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.61, 357.75 and 203.91 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.61 : 357.75 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.61/357.75 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.61x = 357.75 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.61x = 72,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,948.80/238.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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