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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.87 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.87 and 133.43 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.87 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.87 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.87 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 43,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,879.15/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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