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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 328.73 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 328.73 and 164.77 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 328.73 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/328.73 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 328.73 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 54,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,163.20/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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