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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 356.28 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 356.28 and 155.74 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 356.28 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/356.28 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 356.28 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 55,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487.05/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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