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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 328.51 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 328.51 and 168.28 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 328.51 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/328.51 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 328.51 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 55,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,281.66/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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