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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 357.27 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 357.27 and 156.88 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 357.27 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/357.27 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 357.27 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 56,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045.95/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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