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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 329.18 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 329.18 and 151.34 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 329.18 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/329.18 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 329.18 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 49,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,815.70/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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