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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 329.05 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 329.05 and 133.56 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 329.05 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/329.05 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 329.05 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 43,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,947.92/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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