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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 328.48 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 328.48 and 160.64 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 328.48 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/328.48 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 328.48 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 52,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767.03/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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