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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 328.83 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 328.83 and 140.03 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 328.83 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/328.83 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 328.83 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 46,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,045.13/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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