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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 328.49 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 328.49 and 159.42 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 328.49 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/328.49 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 328.49 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 52,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,367.88/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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