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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 329.24 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 329.24 and 164.86 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 329.24 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/329.24 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 329.24 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 54,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,278.10/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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