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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 357.10 and 67.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 357.10 and 67.09 is: 100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 357.10 = 67.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/357.10 = 67.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 357.10 × 67.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 23,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957.84/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.63

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