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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 329.38 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 329.38 and 151.28 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 329.38 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/329.38 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 329.38 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 49,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,828.61/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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