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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 328.32 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 328.32 and 155.16 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 328.32 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/328.32 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 328.32 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 50,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,942.13/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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