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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 357.04 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 357.04 and 101.11 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 357.04 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/357.04 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 357.04 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 36,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,100.31/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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