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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 357.70 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 357.70 and 101.44 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 357.70 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/357.70 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 357.70 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 36,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,285.09/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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