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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.25, 328.97 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.25, 328.97 and 176.15 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.25 : 328.97 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.25/328.97 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.25x = 328.97 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.25x = 57,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,946.86/238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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