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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 329.54 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 329.54 and 151.70 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 329.54 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/329.54 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 329.54 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 49,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,988.81/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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