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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.55, 329.00 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.55, 329.00 and 164.84 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.55 : 329.00 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.55/329.00 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.55x = 329.00 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.55x = 54,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229.89/238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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