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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.95 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.95 and 159.77 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.95 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.95 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.95 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 52,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,556.34/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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