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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 329.13 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 329.13 and 155.41 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 329.13 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/329.13 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 329.13 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 51,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,150.09/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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