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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 357.84 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 357.84 and 152.03 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 357.84 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/357.84 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 357.84 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 54,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,402.42/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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