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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 328.60 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 328.60 and 159.52 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 328.60 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/328.60 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 328.60 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 52,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417.47/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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