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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 328.49 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 328.49 and 168.22 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 328.49 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/328.49 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 328.49 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 55,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,257.88/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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