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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 329.55 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 329.55 and 183.32 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 329.55 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/329.55 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 329.55 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 60,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,413.11/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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