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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 329.22 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 329.22 and 164.80 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 329.22 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/329.22 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 329.22 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 54,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255.46/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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