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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 329.78 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 329.78 and 150.48 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 329.78 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/329.78 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 329.78 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 49,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,625.67/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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