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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 329.06 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 329.06 and 183.63 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 329.06 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/329.06 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 329.06 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 60,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,425.60/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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