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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 329.82 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 329.82 and 160.42 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 329.82 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/329.82 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 329.82 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 52,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,907.27/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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