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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 357.46 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 357.46 and 94.09 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 357.46 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/357.46 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 357.46 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 33,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633.41/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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