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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 329.27 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 329.27 and 155.84 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 329.27 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/329.27 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 329.27 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 51,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,312.86/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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