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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 329.66 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 329.66 and 165.32 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 329.66 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/329.66 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 329.66 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 54,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,499.39/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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