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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 357.97 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 357.97 and 157.57 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 357.97 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/357.97 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 357.97 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 56,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,405.33/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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