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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 328.85 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 328.85 and 181.74 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 328.85 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/328.85 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 328.85 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 59,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,762.65/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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