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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.20 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.20 and 181.14 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.20 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.20 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.20 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 64,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.35/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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