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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 329.46 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 329.46 and 151.48 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 329.46 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/329.46 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 329.46 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 49,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906.60/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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