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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 357.42 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 357.42 and 116.48 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 357.42 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/357.42 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 357.42 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 41,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,632.28/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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