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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 329.63 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 329.63 and 154.88 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 329.63 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/329.63 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 329.63 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 51,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,050.67/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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