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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 328.23 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 328.23 and 164.31 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 328.23 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/328.23 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 328.23 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 53,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,931.47/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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