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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 357.86 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 357.86 and 94.21 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 357.86 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/357.86 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 357.86 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 33,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,713.52/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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