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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 358.48 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 358.48 and 136.32 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 358.48 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/358.48 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 358.48 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 48,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,867.99/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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