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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.11 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.11 and 210.03 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.11 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.11 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.11 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 75,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,213.84/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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