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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 358.60 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 358.60 and 152.04 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 358.60 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/358.60 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 358.60 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 54,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,521.54/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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