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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 357.62 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 357.62 and 157.50 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 357.62 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/357.62 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 357.62 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 56,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,324.36/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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