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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 357.94 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 357.94 and 94.52 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 357.94 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/357.94 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 357.94 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 33,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,832.49/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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