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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 358.46 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 358.46 and 108.99 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 358.46 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/358.46 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 358.46 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 39,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068.01/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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