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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 358.48 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 358.48 and 117.23 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 358.48 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/358.48 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 358.48 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 42,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024.61/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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