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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 328.89 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 328.89 and 160.77 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 328.89 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/328.89 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 328.89 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 52,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,875.65/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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