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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 328.86 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 328.86 and 185.83 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 328.86 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/328.86 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 328.86 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 61,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,111.23/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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