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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 329.52 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 329.52 and 207.62 is: 286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 329.52 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/329.52 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 329.52 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 68,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,413.29/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.27

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