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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 328.40 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 328.40 and 150.72 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 328.40 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/328.40 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 328.40 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 49,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496.45/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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