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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 329.66 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 329.66 and 151.56 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 329.66 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/329.66 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 329.66 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 49,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,963.27/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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