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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 357.47 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 357.47 and 108.38 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 357.47 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/357.47 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 357.47 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 38,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740.27/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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