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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 328.86 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 328.86 and 155.34 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 328.86 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/328.86 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 328.86 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 51,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085.11/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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