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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 328.95 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 328.95 and 155.63 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 328.95 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/328.95 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 328.95 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 51,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194.49/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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