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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 329.12 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 329.12 and 183.58 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 329.12 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/329.12 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 329.12 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 60,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,419.85/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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