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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 328.67 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 328.67 and 164.49 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 328.67 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/328.67 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 328.67 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 54,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,062.11/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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