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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 328.70 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 328.70 and 134.72 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 328.70 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/328.70 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 328.70 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 44,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282.46/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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