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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.27, 328.89 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.27, 328.89 and 150.97 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.27 : 328.89 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.27/328.89 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.27x = 328.89 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.27x = 49,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,652.52/238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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