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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.85, 358.27 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.85, 358.27 and 116.97 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.85 : 358.27 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.85/358.27 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.85x = 358.27 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.85x = 41,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906.87/238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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