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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 358.59 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 358.59 and 94.82 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 358.59 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/358.59 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 358.59 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 34,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001.50/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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