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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 328.01 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 328.01 and 171.59 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 328.01 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/328.01 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 328.01 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 56,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,280.74/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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