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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.85, 329.66 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.85, 329.66 and 156.02 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.85 : 329.66 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.85/329.66 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.85x = 329.66 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.85x = 51,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,431.12/238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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