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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 357.36 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 357.36 and 101.24 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 357.36 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/357.36 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 357.36 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 36,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179.13/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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