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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 328.39 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 328.39 and 176.01 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 328.39 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/328.39 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 328.39 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 57,798.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798.28/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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