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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.68 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.68 and 183.18 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.68 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.68 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.68 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 60,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,207.60/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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