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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 358.32 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 358.32 and 116.98 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 358.32 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/358.32 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 358.32 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 41,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914.48/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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