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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.50 and 134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.50 and 134.23 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.50 = 134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.50 = 134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.50 × 134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 47,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.33/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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