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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 328.05 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 328.05 and 164.33 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 328.05 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/328.05 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 328.05 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 53,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,908.05/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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