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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 328.48 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 328.48 and 168.02 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 328.48 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/328.48 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 328.48 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 55,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,189.15/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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