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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 329.61 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 329.61 and 202.06 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 329.61 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/329.61 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 329.61 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 66,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,601.00/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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