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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.66 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.66 and 116.64 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.66 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.66 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.66 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 41,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,717.46/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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