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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 356.74 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 356.74 and 156.86 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 356.74 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/356.74 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 356.74 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 55,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958.24/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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