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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 357.89 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 357.89 and 207.63 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 357.89 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/357.89 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 357.89 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 74,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,307.66/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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