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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 329.03 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 329.03 and 151 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 329.03 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/329.03 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 329.03 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 49,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,683.53/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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