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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 328.91 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 328.91 and 155.67 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 328.91 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/328.91 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 328.91 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 51,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,200.64/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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