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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 329.72 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 329.72 and 173.28 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 329.72 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/329.72 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 329.72 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 57,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,133.88/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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