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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 329.65 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 329.65 and 151.47 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 329.65 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/329.65 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 329.65 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 49,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,932.09/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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