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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 357.48 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 357.48 and 101.48 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 357.48 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/357.48 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 357.48 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 36,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,276.56/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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