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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.69, 358.22 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.69, 358.22 and 94.42 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.69 : 358.22 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.69/358.22 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.69x = 358.22 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.69x = 33,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.13/238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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