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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.10 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.10 and 94.48 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.10 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.10 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.10 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 33,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833.29/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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