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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 358.37 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 358.37 and 100.11 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 358.37 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/358.37 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 358.37 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 35,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,876.42/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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