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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 329.21 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 329.21 and 155.49 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 329.21 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/329.21 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 329.21 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 51,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,187.43/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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