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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 328.86 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 328.86 and 151.13 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 328.86 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/328.86 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 328.86 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 49,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,701.43/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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