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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 328.56 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 328.56 and 155.19 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 328.56 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/328.56 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 328.56 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 50,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,989.23/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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