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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 357.21 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 357.21 and 108.16 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 357.21 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/357.21 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 357.21 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 38,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635.83/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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