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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 358.28 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 358.28 and 94.68 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 358.28 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/358.28 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 358.28 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 33,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,921.95/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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