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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 357 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 357 and 159.90 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 357 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/357 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 357 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 57,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,084.30/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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