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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 356.76 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 356.76 and 150.21 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 356.76 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/356.76 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 356.76 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 53,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,588.92/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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