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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 358.14 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 358.14 and 205.92 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 358.14 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/358.14 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 358.14 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 73,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,748.19/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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