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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 328.25 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 328.25 and 164.41 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 328.25 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/328.25 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 328.25 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 53,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967.17/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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