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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 358.08 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 358.08 and 94.41 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 358.08 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/358.08 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 358.08 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 33,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,805.67/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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