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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 329.90 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 329.90 and 206.07 is: 284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 329.90 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/329.90 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 329.90 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 67,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,981.46/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.64

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