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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 328.88 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 328.88 and 133.43 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 328.88 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/328.88 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 328.88 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 43,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882.79/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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