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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 329.24 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 329.24 and 159.58 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 329.24 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/329.24 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 329.24 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 52,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,540.12/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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