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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 329.40 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 329.40 and 151.31 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 329.40 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/329.40 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 329.40 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 49,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,842.34/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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