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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 328.62 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 328.62 and 164.41 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 328.62 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/328.62 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 328.62 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 54,028.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028.41/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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