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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 329.55 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 329.55 and 150.28 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 329.55 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/329.55 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 329.55 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 49,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,524.77/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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