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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 357.39 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 357.39 and 110.10 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 357.39 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/357.39 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 357.39 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 39,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,348.64/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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