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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 329.68 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 329.68 and 151.63 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 329.68 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/329.68 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 329.68 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 49,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989.38/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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