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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 328.97 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 328.97 and 164.72 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 328.97 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/328.97 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 328.97 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 54,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189.17/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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