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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 356.88 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 356.88 and 156.83 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 356.88 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/356.88 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 356.88 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 55,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,968.46/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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