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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 329.01 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 329.01 and 133.51 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 329.01 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/329.01 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 329.01 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 43,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,926.13/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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