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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 329.31 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 329.31 and 151.46 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 329.31 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/329.31 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 329.31 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 49,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,877.29/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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