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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 356.55 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 356.55 and 151.41 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 356.55 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/356.55 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 356.55 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 53,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985.24/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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