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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 357.08 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 357.08 and 157.25 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 357.08 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/357.08 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 357.08 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 56,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150.94/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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