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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 357.12 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 357.12 and 135.57 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 357.12 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/357.12 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 357.12 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 48,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,414.76/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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