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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 328.92 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 328.92 and 201.96 is: 278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 328.92 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/328.92 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 328.92 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 66,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,428.68/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.18

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