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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.29, 328.80 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.29, 328.80 and 143.76 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.29 : 328.80 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.29/328.80 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.29x = 328.80 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.29x = 47,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,268.29/238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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