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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 357.19 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 357.19 and 151.23 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 357.19 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/357.19 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 357.19 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 54,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,017.84/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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