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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 329 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 329 and 133.50 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 329 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/329 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 329 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 43,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,921.50/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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