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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 328.62 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 328.62 and 150.92 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 328.62 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/328.62 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 328.62 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 49,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595.33/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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