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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 357.99 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 357.99 and 94.38 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 357.99 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/357.99 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 357.99 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 33,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787.10/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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