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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 357.74 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 357.74 and 101.50 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 357.74 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/357.74 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 357.74 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 36,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,310.61/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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