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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 329.68 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 329.68 and 156.22 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 329.68 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/329.68 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 329.68 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 51,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501.10/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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