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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.28 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.28 and 151.32 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.28 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.28 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.28 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 49,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,826.65/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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