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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 329.27 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 329.27 and 155.79 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 329.27 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/329.27 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 329.27 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 51,296.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,296.97/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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