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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 358.28 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 358.28 and 94.47 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 358.28 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/358.28 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 358.28 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 33,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,846.71/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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