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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 329.01 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 329.01 and 155.55 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 329.01 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/329.01 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 329.01 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 51,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177.51/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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