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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 328.39 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 328.39 and 176.06 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 328.39 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/328.39 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 328.39 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 57,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,816.72/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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