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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 328.67 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 328.67 and 175.98 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 328.67 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/328.67 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 328.67 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 57,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,838.47/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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