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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 328.35 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 328.35 and 150.54 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 328.35 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/328.35 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 328.35 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 49,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429.81/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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