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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 328.86 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 328.86 and 196.86 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 328.86 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/328.86 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 328.86 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 64,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,739.38/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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