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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 328.59 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 328.59 and 133.24 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 328.59 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/328.59 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 328.59 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 43,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.69/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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