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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 358.19 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 358.19 and 157.04 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 358.19 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/358.19 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 358.19 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 56,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,250.27/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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