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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 358.43 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 358.43 and 200.46 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 358.43 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/358.43 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 358.43 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 71,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,849.88/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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