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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 356.96 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 356.96 and 101.05 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 356.96 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/356.96 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 356.96 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 36,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070.17/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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