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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 329.63 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 329.63 and 165.09 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 329.63 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/329.63 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 329.63 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 54,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418.62/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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