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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 328.82 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 328.82 and 179.96 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 328.82 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/328.82 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 328.82 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 59,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,174.45/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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