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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 357.46 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 357.46 and 157.36 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 357.46 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/357.46 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 357.46 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 56,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,250.17/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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