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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 328.20 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 328.20 and 175.92 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 328.20 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/328.20 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 328.20 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 57,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,737.89/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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