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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 328.46 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 328.46 and 168.08 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 328.46 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/328.46 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 328.46 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 55,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207.56/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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