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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 329.36 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 329.36 and 155.88 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 329.36 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/329.36 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 329.36 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 51,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340.64/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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