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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 357.38 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 357.38 and 101.39 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 357.38 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/357.38 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 357.38 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 36,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,234.25/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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