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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 329.58 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 329.58 and 158.91 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 329.58 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/329.58 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 329.58 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 52,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,373.56/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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