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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358.05 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358.05 and 208.61 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358.05 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358.05 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358.05 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 74,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,691.02/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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