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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 330.12 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 330.12 and 200.04 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 330.12 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/330.12 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 330.12 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 66,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,037.20/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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