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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 357.62 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 357.62 and 152.07 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 357.62 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/357.62 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 357.62 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 54,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381.49/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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