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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 358.46 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 358.46 and 202.93 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 358.46 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/358.46 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 358.46 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 72,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,741.14/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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