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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 329.01 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 329.01 and 140.22 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 329.01 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/329.01 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 329.01 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 46,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133.78/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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