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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 329.02 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 329.02 and 155.71 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 329.02 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/329.02 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 329.02 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 51,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,231.70/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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