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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 328.42 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 328.42 and 133.08 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 328.42 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/328.42 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 328.42 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 43,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,706.13/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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