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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 328.62 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 328.62 and 155.29 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 328.62 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/328.62 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 328.62 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 51,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,032.05/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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