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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 328.78 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 328.78 and 159.67 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 328.78 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/328.78 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 328.78 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 52,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493.86/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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