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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.89 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.89 and 202.10 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.89 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.89 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.89 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 72,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,326.77/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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