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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.29, 329.16 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.29, 329.16 and 199.09 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.29 : 329.16 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.29/329.16 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.29x = 329.16 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.29x = 65,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,529.82/238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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