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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 328.73 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 328.73 and 155.25 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 328.73 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/328.73 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 328.73 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 51,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034.56/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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