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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.92 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.92 and 94.36 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.92 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.92 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.92 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 33,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773.33/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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