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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 357.43 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 357.43 and 157.19 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 357.43 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/357.43 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 357.43 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 56,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,182.24/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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