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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.80 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.80 and 101.56 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.80 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.80 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.80 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 36,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,338.17/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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