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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 357.93 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 357.93 and 151.88 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 357.93 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/357.93 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 357.93 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 54,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360.62/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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