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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 357.84 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 357.84 and 157.35 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 357.84 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/357.84 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 357.84 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 56,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,306.12/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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