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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 329.34 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 329.34 and 151.30 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 329.34 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/329.34 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 329.34 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 49,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,829.14/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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