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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 328.64 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 328.64 and 133.23 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 328.64 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/328.64 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 328.64 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 43,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784.04/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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