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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 328.38 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 328.38 and 185.58 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 328.38 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/328.38 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 328.38 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 60,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940.76/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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