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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 329.30 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 329.30 and 165.19 is: 227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 329.30 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/329.30 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 329.30 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 54,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,396.24/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.84

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