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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 329.30 and 155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 329.30 and 155.77 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 329.30 = 155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/329.30 = 155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 329.30 × 155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 51,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,294.63/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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