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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 329.64 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 329.64 and 165.21 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 329.64 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/329.64 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 329.64 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 54,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459.82/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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