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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 358.15 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 358.15 and 115.39 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 358.15 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/358.15 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 358.15 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 41,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,328.11/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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