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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 329.09 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 329.09 and 151.17 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 329.09 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/329.09 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 329.09 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 49,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,747.78/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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