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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 357.75 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 357.75 and 200.60 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 357.75 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/357.75 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 357.75 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 71,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,764.65/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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