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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 328.99 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 328.99 and 132.05 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 328.99 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/328.99 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 328.99 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 43,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443.13/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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