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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 328.62 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 328.62 and 155.04 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 328.62 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/328.62 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 328.62 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 50,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,949.24/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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