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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.31, 357.37 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.31, 357.37 and 99.50 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.31 : 357.37 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.31/357.37 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.31x = 357.37 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.31x = 35,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558.32/238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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