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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 329.46 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 329.46 and 151.52 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 329.46 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/329.46 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 329.46 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 49,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,919.78/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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