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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 358.85 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 358.85 and 152.21 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 358.85 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/358.85 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 358.85 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 54,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,620.56/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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