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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 357.24 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 357.24 and 116.24 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 357.24 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/357.24 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 357.24 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 41,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,525.58/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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