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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.31, 328.86 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.31, 328.86 and 192.02 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.31 : 328.86 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.31/328.86 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.31x = 328.86 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.31x = 63,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,146.05/238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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