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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 329.47 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 329.47 and 165.18 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 329.47 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/329.47 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 329.47 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 54,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,421.85/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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