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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 328.30 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 328.30 and 179.50 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 328.30 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/328.30 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 328.30 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 58,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,928.95/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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