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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 358.32 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 358.32 and 117.12 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 358.32 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/358.32 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 358.32 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 41,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,966.44/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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