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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.30 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.30 and 151.38 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.30 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.30 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.30 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 49,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849.43/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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