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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 329.13 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 329.13 and 151.11 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 329.13 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/329.13 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 329.13 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 49,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,734.83/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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