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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 356.80 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 356.80 and 101.13 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 356.80 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/356.80 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 356.80 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 36,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.18/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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