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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 328.70 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 328.70 and 150.81 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 328.70 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/328.70 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 328.70 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 49,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571.25/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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