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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 329.94 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 329.94 and 151.80 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 329.94 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/329.94 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 329.94 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 50,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,084.89/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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