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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 329.31 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 329.31 and 163.98 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 329.31 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/329.31 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 329.31 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 54,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,000.25/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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