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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 357.44 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 357.44 and 175.94 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 357.44 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/357.44 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 357.44 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 62,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,887.99/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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