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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.60 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.60 and 157.60 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.60 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.60 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.60 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 56,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,357.76/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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