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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 356.64 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 356.64 and 151.72 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 356.64 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/356.64 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 356.64 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 54,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109.42/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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