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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 357.21 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 357.21 and 116.49 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 357.21 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/357.21 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 357.21 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 41,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611.39/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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