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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 328.83 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 328.83 and 164.72 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 328.83 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/328.83 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 328.83 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 54,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,164.88/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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