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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 356.99 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 356.99 and 101.03 is: 151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 356.99 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/356.99 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 356.99 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 36,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065.17/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.53

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