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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 329.52 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 329.52 and 155.93 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 329.52 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/329.52 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 329.52 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 51,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,381.93/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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