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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 329.60 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 329.60 and 183.24 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 329.60 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/329.60 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 329.60 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 60,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,396.36/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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