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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 328.96 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 328.96 and 176.12 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 328.96 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/328.96 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 328.96 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 57,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,936.44/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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