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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 328.99 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 328.99 and 197.02 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 328.99 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/328.99 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 328.99 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 64,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,817.61/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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