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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 328.98 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 328.98 and 133.49 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 328.98 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/328.98 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 328.98 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 43,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,913.90/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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