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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 329.25 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 329.25 and 183.33 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 329.25 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/329.25 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 329.25 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 60,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,361.06/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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