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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 328.38 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 328.38 and 164.30 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 328.38 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/328.38 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 328.38 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 53,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952.83/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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