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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.25, 356.97 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.25, 356.97 and 116.35 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.25 : 356.97 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.25/356.97 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.25x = 356.97 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.25x = 41,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,531.67/238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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