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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 357.41 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 357.41 and 93.99 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 357.41 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/357.41 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 357.41 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 33,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592.50/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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