Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 329.70 and 161.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238.86, 329.70 and 161.28 is: 222.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238.86 : 329.70 = 161.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238.86/329.70 = 161.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238.86x = 329.70 × 161.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238.86x = 53,174.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,174.02/238.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222.62
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