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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 329.09 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 329.09 and 168.44 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 329.09 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/329.09 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 329.09 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 55,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431.92/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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