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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 329.23 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 329.23 and 150.18 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 329.23 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/329.23 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 329.23 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 49,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,443.76/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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