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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 357.77 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 357.77 and 202.47 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 357.77 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/357.77 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 357.77 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 72,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,437.69/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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