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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 328.85 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 328.85 and 133.43 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 328.85 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/328.85 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 328.85 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 43,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876.81/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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