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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 329.47 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 329.47 and 176.48 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 329.47 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/329.47 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 329.47 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 58,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,144.87/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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