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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 328.96 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 328.96 and 151.16 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 328.96 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/328.96 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 328.96 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 49,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,725.59/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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