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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 357.41 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 357.41 and 156.97 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 357.41 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/357.41 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 357.41 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 56,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,100.97/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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