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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 357.72 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 357.72 and 110.13 is: 165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 357.72 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/357.72 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 357.72 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 39,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395.70/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.26

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