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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 328.24 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 328.24 and 155.03 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 328.24 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/328.24 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 328.24 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 50,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,887.05/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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