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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 357.72 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 357.72 and 151.92 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 357.72 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/357.72 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 357.72 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 54,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344.82/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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