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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 328.76 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 328.76 and 150.96 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 328.76 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/328.76 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 328.76 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 49,630.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,630.65/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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