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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.99 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.99 and 173.11 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.99 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.99 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.99 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 56,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,951.46/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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