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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 357.10 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 357.10 and 156.82 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 357.10 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/357.10 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 357.10 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 56,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,000.42/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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