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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 329.64 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 329.64 and 156.13 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 329.64 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/329.64 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 329.64 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 51,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,466.69/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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