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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 357.03 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 357.03 and 108.09 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 357.03 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/357.03 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 357.03 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 38,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,591.37/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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