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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 357.36 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 357.36 and 101.31 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 357.36 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/357.36 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 357.36 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 36,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,204.14/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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