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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 328.62 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 328.62 and 150.76 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 328.62 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/328.62 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 328.62 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 49,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,542.75/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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