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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 329.38 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 329.38 and 165.24 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 329.38 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/329.38 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 329.38 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 54,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426.75/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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