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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 328.79 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 328.79 and 163.58 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 328.79 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/328.79 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 328.79 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 53,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,781.01/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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