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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 356.95 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 356.95 and 109.63 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 356.95 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/356.95 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 356.95 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 39,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,132.43/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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