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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 357.88 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 357.88 and 108.50 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 357.88 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/357.88 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 357.88 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 38,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830.60/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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