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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 358.48 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 358.48 and 208.54 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 358.48 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/358.48 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 358.48 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 74,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,758.13/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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