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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 358.35 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 358.35 and 115.42 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 358.35 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/358.35 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 358.35 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 41,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,360.76/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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