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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 356.97 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 356.97 and 156.99 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 356.97 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/356.97 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 356.97 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 56,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,040.72/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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