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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.27, 328.82 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.27, 328.82 and 151.09 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.27 : 328.82 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.27/328.82 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.27x = 328.82 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.27x = 49,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679.84/238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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