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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 328.44 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 328.44 and 185.61 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 328.44 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/328.44 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 328.44 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 60,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,961.75/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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