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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 328.46 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 328.46 and 134.52 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 328.46 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/328.46 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 328.46 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 44,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182.80/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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