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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 328.82 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 328.82 and 154.26 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 328.82 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/328.82 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 328.82 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 50,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,723.00/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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