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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.48 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.48 and 153.36 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.48 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.48 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.48 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 54,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,823.13/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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