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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 328.89 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 328.89 and 159.80 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 328.89 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/328.89 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 328.89 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 52,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,556.62/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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