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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 329.18 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 329.18 and 199.44 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 329.18 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/329.18 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 329.18 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 65,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,651.66/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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