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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 358.36 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 358.36 and 108.93 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 358.36 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/358.36 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 358.36 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 39,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034.36/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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