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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.47 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.47 and 101.37 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.47 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.47 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.47 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 36,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,236.23/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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