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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.85 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.85 and 101.59 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.85 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.85 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.85 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 36,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,353.98/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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