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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 328.58 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 328.58 and 185.74 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 328.58 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/328.58 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 328.58 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 61,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030.45/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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