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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 329.24 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 329.24 and 151.49 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 329.24 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/329.24 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 329.24 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 49,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,874.16/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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