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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 329.09 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 329.09 and 155.67 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 329.09 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/329.09 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 329.09 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 51,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,228.66/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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