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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 328.91 and 203.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 328.91 and 203.69 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 328.91 = 203.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/328.91 = 203.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 328.91 × 203.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 66,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,993.01/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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