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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 329.08 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 329.08 and 155.56 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 329.08 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/329.08 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 329.08 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 51,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,191.68/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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