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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 328.95 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 328.95 and 133.46 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 328.95 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/328.95 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 328.95 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 43,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901.67/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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