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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 357.06 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 357.06 and 156.64 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 357.06 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/357.06 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 357.06 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 55,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929.88/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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