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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 328.25 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 328.25 and 164.61 is: 226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 328.25 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/328.25 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 328.25 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 54,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,033.64/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.92

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