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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.25, 357.41 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.25, 357.41 and 108.18 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.25 : 357.41 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.25/357.41 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.25x = 357.41 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.25x = 38,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664.88/238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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