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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 357.88 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 357.88 and 204.30 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 357.88 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/357.88 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 357.88 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 73,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,114.88/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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