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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 358.22 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 358.22 and 116.98 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 358.22 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/358.22 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 358.22 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 41,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,903.97/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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