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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.48 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.48 and 161.44 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.48 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.48 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.48 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 57,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,711.57/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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