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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 329.08 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 329.08 and 158.66 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 329.08 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/329.08 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 329.08 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 52,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211.83/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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