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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 357.68 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 357.68 and 202.41 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 357.68 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/357.68 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 357.68 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 72,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,398.51/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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