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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.65, 357.78 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.65, 357.78 and 94.47 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.65 : 357.78 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.65/357.78 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.65x = 357.78 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.65x = 33,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799.48/238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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