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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 357.24 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 357.24 and 108.23 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 357.24 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/357.24 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 357.24 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 38,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664.98/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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