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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.57, 329.01 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.57, 329.01 and 151.12 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.57 : 329.01 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.57/329.01 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.57x = 329.01 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.57x = 49,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,719.99/238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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