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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 358.21 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 358.21 and 94.48 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 358.21 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/358.21 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 358.21 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 33,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843.68/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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