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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.33, 328.44 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.33, 328.44 and 164.51 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.33 : 328.44 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.33/328.44 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.33x = 328.44 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.33x = 54,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,031.66/238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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