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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 329.46 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 329.46 and 155.66 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 329.46 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/329.46 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 329.46 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 51,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,284.57/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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