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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 357.76 and 152.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 357.76 and 152.00 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 357.76 = 152.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/357.76 = 152.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 357.76 × 152.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 54,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,379.84/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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