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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 328.92 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 328.92 and 151.08 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 328.92 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/328.92 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 328.92 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 49,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,693.23/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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