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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 329.18 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 329.18 and 155.66 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 329.18 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/329.18 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 329.18 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 51,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,240.16/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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