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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 328.77 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 328.77 and 164.58 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 328.77 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/328.77 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 328.77 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 54,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,108.14/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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