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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.78 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.78 and 92.30 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.78 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.78 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.78 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 33,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023.09/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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