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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358 and 101.64 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 36,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,387.12/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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