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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 357.35 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 357.35 and 101.22 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 357.35 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/357.35 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 357.35 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 36,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,169.12/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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