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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.88 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.88 and 134.84 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.88 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.88 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.88 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 44,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346.18/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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