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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.51, 358.37 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.51, 358.37 and 151.88 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.51 : 358.37 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.51/358.37 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.51x = 358.37 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.51x = 54,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,429.37/238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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