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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.99, 329.98 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.99, 329.98 and 150.50 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.99 : 329.98 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.99/329.98 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.99x = 329.98 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.99x = 49,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.99/238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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