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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 328.90 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 328.90 and 159.76 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 328.90 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/328.90 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 328.90 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 52,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545.36/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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