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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.48 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.48 and 204.40 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.48 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.48 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.48 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 73,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,068.91/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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