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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 328.86 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 328.86 and 179.86 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 328.86 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/328.86 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 328.86 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 59,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,148.76/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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