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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 357.70 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 357.70 and 92.27 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 357.70 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/357.70 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 357.70 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 33,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004.98/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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