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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.71 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.71 and 140.04 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.71 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.71 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.71 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 46,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032.55/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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