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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 357.59 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 357.59 and 101.63 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 357.59 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/357.59 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 357.59 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 36,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,339.58/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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