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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 328.54 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 328.54 and 152.92 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 328.54 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/328.54 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 328.54 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 50,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,240.34/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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