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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 358.27 and 100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 358.27 and 100.05 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 358.27 = 100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/358.27 = 100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 358.27 × 100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 35,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,844.39/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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