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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.65, 329.30 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.65, 329.30 and 155.87 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.65 : 329.30 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.65/329.30 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.65x = 329.30 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.65x = 51,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,327.38/238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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