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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 329.45 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 329.45 and 183.26 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 329.45 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/329.45 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 329.45 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 60,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,375.01/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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