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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 357.49 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 357.49 and 94.06 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 357.49 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/357.49 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 357.49 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 33,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,623.25/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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