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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.30, 328.68 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.30, 328.68 and 185.86 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.30 : 328.68 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.30/328.68 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.30x = 328.68 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.30x = 61,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,088.46/238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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