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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 356.90 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 356.90 and 116.22 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 356.90 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/356.90 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 356.90 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 41,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,478.34/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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