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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 328.89 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 328.89 and 150.98 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 328.89 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/328.89 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 328.89 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 49,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,655.81/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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