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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 329.81 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 329.81 and 165.22 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 329.81 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/329.81 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 329.81 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 54,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,491.21/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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