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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 358.04 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 358.04 and 94.40 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 358.04 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/358.04 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 358.04 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 33,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,798.98/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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