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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 357.20 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 357.20 and 116.34 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 357.20 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/357.20 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 357.20 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 41,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556.65/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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