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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 329.31 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 329.31 and 150.23 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 329.31 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/329.31 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 329.31 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 49,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470.59/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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