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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 329.16 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 329.16 and 183.04 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 329.16 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/329.16 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 329.16 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 60,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,248.53/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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