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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 329.01 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 329.01 and 160.82 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 329.01 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/329.01 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 329.01 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 52,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.39/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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