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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 358.36 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 358.36 and 117.12 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 358.36 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/358.36 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 358.36 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 41,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971.12/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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