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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 327.96 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 327.96 and 164.22 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 327.96 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/327.96 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 327.96 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 53,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857.59/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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