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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.99, 329.63 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.99, 329.63 and 151.51 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.99 : 329.63 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.99/329.63 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.99x = 329.63 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.99x = 49,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,941.48/238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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