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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 328.98 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 328.98 and 168.52 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 328.98 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/328.98 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 328.98 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 55,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439.71/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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