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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.29, 357.26 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.29, 357.26 and 156.89 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.29 : 357.26 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.29/357.26 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.29x = 357.26 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.29x = 56,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047.95/238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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