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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 329.26 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 329.26 and 155.78 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 329.26 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/329.26 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 329.26 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 51,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,292.12/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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