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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 328.50 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 328.50 and 150.71 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 328.50 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/328.50 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 328.50 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 49,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,508.24/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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