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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 328.80 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 328.80 and 164.52 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 328.80 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/328.80 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 328.80 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 54,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094.18/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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