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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358.02 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358.02 and 157.41 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358.02 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358.02 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358.02 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 56,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355.93/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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