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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 329.20 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 329.20 and 133.64 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 329.20 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/329.20 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 329.20 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 43,994.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,994.29/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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