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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 358.76 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 358.76 and 152.15 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 358.76 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/358.76 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 358.76 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 54,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,586.61/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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