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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 328.96 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 328.96 and 154.44 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 328.96 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/328.96 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 328.96 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 50,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,804.58/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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