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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 329.09 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 329.09 and 151.13 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 329.09 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/329.09 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 329.09 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 49,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,732.97/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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