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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 357.54 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 357.54 and 204.67 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 357.54 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/357.54 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 357.54 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 73,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177.71/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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