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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 328.86 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 328.86 and 183.24 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 328.86 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/328.86 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 328.86 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 60,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,260.31/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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