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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 358.47 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 358.47 and 101.99 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 358.47 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/358.47 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 358.47 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 36,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,558.05/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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