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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.13 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.13 and 150.12 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.13 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.13 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.13 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 49,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,409.00/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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