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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.69, 329.42 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.69, 329.42 and 150.16 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.69 : 329.42 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.69/329.42 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.69x = 329.42 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.69x = 49,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465.71/238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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