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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 358.30 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 358.30 and 94.56 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 358.30 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/358.30 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 358.30 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 33,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,880.85/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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