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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 356.31 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 356.31 and 175.18 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 356.31 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/356.31 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 356.31 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 62,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418.39/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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