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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 356.76 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 356.76 and 151.41 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 356.76 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/356.76 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 356.76 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 54,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,015.25/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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