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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 357.71 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 357.71 and 94.23 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 357.71 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/357.71 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 357.71 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 33,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,704.75/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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