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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.34 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.34 and 159.96 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.34 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.34 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.34 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 52,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681.23/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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