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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 358.32 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 358.32 and 115.49 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 358.32 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/358.32 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 358.32 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 41,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382.38/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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