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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.55 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.55 and 164.28 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.55 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.55 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.55 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 53,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,973.37/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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