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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 357.46 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 357.46 and 94.13 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 357.46 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/357.46 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 357.46 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 33,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647.71/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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