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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 329.52 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 329.52 and 195.36 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 329.52 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/329.52 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 329.52 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 64,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375.03/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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