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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 328.92 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 328.92 and 164.51 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 328.92 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/328.92 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 328.92 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 54,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,110.63/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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