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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.55, 329.01 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.55, 329.01 and 199.56 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.55 : 329.01 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.55/329.01 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.55x = 329.01 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.55x = 65,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,658.84/238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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