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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 357.86 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 357.86 and 108.80 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 357.86 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/357.86 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 357.86 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 38,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936.33/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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