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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 357.36 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 357.36 and 157.06 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 357.36 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/357.36 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 357.36 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 56,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,126.96/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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