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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 329.13 and 165.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 329.13 and 165.01 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 329.13 = 165.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/329.13 = 165.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 329.13 × 165.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 54,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,309.74/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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