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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 357.11 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 357.11 and 156.87 is: 235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 357.11 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/357.11 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 357.11 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 56,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,019.65/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.20

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