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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 329.51 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 329.51 and 150.45 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 329.51 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/329.51 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 329.51 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 49,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574.78/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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