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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 358.43 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 358.43 and 117.14 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 358.43 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/358.43 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 358.43 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 41,984.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,984.11/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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