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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 329.03 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 329.03 and 149.94 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 329.03 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/329.03 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 329.03 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 49,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,334.76/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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