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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 358.67 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 358.67 and 151.95 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 358.67 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/358.67 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 358.67 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 54,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,499.91/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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