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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 328.48 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 328.48 and 179.68 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 328.48 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/328.48 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 328.48 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 59,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021.29/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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