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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 328.53 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 328.53 and 154.13 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 328.53 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/328.53 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 328.53 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 50,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,634.69/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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