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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 328.32 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 328.32 and 191.52 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 328.32 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/328.32 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 328.32 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 62,879.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,879.85/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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