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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 329.46 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 329.46 and 165.12 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 329.46 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/329.46 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 329.46 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 54,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400.44/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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