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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.77 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.77 and 101.52 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.77 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.77 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.77 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 36,322.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,322.41/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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