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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 329.50 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 329.50 and 176.34 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 329.50 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/329.50 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 329.50 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 58,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,104.03/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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