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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.68 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.68 and 194.58 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.68 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.68 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.68 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 63,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,954.55/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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