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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.30, 357.16 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.30, 357.16 and 135.66 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.30 : 357.16 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.30/357.16 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.30x = 357.16 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.30x = 48,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,452.33/238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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