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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 329.36 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 329.36 and 150.24 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 329.36 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/329.36 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 329.36 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 49,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,483.05/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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