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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 357.84 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 357.84 and 94.34 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 357.84 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/357.84 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 357.84 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 33,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756.84/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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