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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 328.60 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 328.60 and 133.21 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 328.60 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/328.60 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 328.60 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 43,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,772.81/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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