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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 329.43 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 329.43 and 202.02 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 329.43 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/329.43 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 329.43 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 66,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551.45/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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