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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.29, 357.41 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.29, 357.41 and 101.28 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.29 : 357.41 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.29/357.41 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.29x = 357.41 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.29x = 36,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197.98/238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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