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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.81, 358.33 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.81, 358.33 and 181.01 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.81 : 358.33 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.81/358.33 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.81x = 358.33 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.81x = 64,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,861.31/238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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