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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 357.08 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 357.08 and 101.00 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 357.08 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/357.08 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 357.08 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 36,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,066.52/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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