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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 329.35 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 329.35 and 159.94 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 329.35 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/329.35 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 329.35 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 52,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676.24/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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