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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.31, 328.62 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.31, 328.62 and 182.25 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.31 : 328.62 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.31/328.62 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.31x = 328.62 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.31x = 59,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,891.00/238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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