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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 357.82 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 357.82 and 151.77 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 357.82 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/357.82 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 357.82 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 54,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307.30/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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