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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 328.67 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 328.67 and 179.82 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 328.67 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/328.67 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 328.67 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 59,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,100.54/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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