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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 357.81 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 357.81 and 94.22 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 357.81 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/357.81 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 357.81 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 33,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712.86/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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