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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 357.24 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 357.24 and 108.10 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 357.24 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/357.24 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 357.24 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 38,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617.64/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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