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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 328.94 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 328.94 and 164.70 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 328.94 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/328.94 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 328.94 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 54,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,176.42/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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