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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.74 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.74 and 150.92 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.74 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.74 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.74 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 49,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,613.44/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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