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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 328.97 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 328.97 and 140.22 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 328.97 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/328.97 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 328.97 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 46,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,127.47/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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