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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 357.34 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 357.34 and 93.94 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 357.34 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/357.34 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 357.34 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 33,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568.52/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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