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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 329 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 329 and 151.08 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 329 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/329 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 329 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 49,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,705.32/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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