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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 328.61 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 328.61 and 164.46 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 328.61 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/328.61 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 328.61 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 54,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042.38/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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