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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 356.87 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 356.87 and 156.98 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 356.87 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/356.87 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 356.87 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 56,021.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,021.45/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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