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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 329.02 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 329.02 and 133.52 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 329.02 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/329.02 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 329.02 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 43,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,930.75/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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