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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 357.80 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 357.80 and 101.54 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 357.80 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/357.80 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 357.80 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 36,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,328.72/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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