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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 357.64 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 357.64 and 116.62 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 357.64 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/357.64 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 357.64 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 41,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,706.79/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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