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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 357.39 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 357.39 and 67.22 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 357.39 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/357.39 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 357.39 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 24,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.65/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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