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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 328.47 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 328.47 and 155.26 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 328.47 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/328.47 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 328.47 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 50,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,995.83/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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