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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 329.64 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 329.64 and 176.76 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 329.64 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/329.64 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 329.64 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 58,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,267.17/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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