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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 358.20 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 358.20 and 110.48 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 358.20 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/358.20 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 358.20 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 39,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573.94/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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