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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 358.32 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 358.32 and 101.92 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 358.32 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/358.32 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 358.32 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 36,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,519.97/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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