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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.43 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.43 and 183.33 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.43 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.43 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.43 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 60,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,395.09/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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