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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 328.46 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 328.46 and 168.13 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 328.46 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/328.46 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 328.46 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 55,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223.55/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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