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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 329.08 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 329.08 and 133.55 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 329.08 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/329.08 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 329.08 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 43,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,948.63/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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