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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 329.24 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 329.24 and 133.66 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 329.24 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/329.24 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 329.24 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 44,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006.96/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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